Well I am happy to say that despite my initial worries about doing these projects due to lack of interest when I first wrote about them both here and on my Facebook fan page - I have happily been proven wrong. I posted the event links for the photo shoots that will be taking place - and everyone started just showing a TON of support!!! That support I assure you means the WORLD to me and tells me I'm definitely on the right track! I am literally in tears (happy ones) over all the love and support so far!
That said I will do a new post for each project below that has their updates and the links in regards to part one of these projects - The Photo Shoots! If these get enough support, I will have no worries about being able to do the second part of these - the fundraising! So if you know anyone who might be willing to show some support or do so yourself, please show your support and contact me so I know the COMMUNITY is behind them! Without the COMMUNITY'S support - it cannot succeed! All the events do say Dates To Be Announced - I am willing to work with ANY and EVERYONE interested in taking part! I am willing to work around schedule's to get these accomplished! I do not need or want to do everyone at the same time - I think doing these in smaller groups will be even more wonderful. The dates are open from now til August 31, 2011 - just let me know whenever works for you! Thank you so much for all of your love and support!!!!!
That said I will do a new post for each project below that has their updates and the links in regards to part one of these projects - The Photo Shoots! If these get enough support, I will have no worries about being able to do the second part of these - the fundraising! So if you know anyone who might be willing to show some support or do so yourself, please show your support and contact me so I know the COMMUNITY is behind them! Without the COMMUNITY'S support - it cannot succeed! All the events do say Dates To Be Announced - I am willing to work with ANY and EVERYONE interested in taking part! I am willing to work around schedule's to get these accomplished! I do not need or want to do everyone at the same time - I think doing these in smaller groups will be even more wonderful. The dates are open from now til August 31, 2011 - just let me know whenever works for you! Thank you so much for all of your love and support!!!!!
Summer Project 6 - The Faces Of Rheumatic Disease Casting Call
My summer project #6 is Rheumatic Disease awareness project - part 1 - the photo shoot! Many people have misconceptions of what a Rheumatic Disease is and what a day in the life is for those of us who live with these Chronic Auto Immune Diseases. I am hoping that with some help from all of you, my fellow Rheumatic Disease Warriors out there, we can help change this!
I know first hand that these Chronic Auto Immune Diseases can strike anyone at any age. I was 9 years old when I, myself, was diagnosed with Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (Sjogrens Syndrome, Vasculitis, Polymyositis, Raynauds Syndrome, Lupus & Rheumatoid Arthritis) I have fought it my entire life as well as the numerous stigmatisms attached to the word "Arthritis" which is why this one is important to me. I want to help change these misperceptions & help raise awareness & eventually funds as well for research!
I want to do an all ages photo shoot. Showing all the faces young and old and everywhere in between - to help remind people that it is NOT just something that affects the elderly! I would love to also put in other Warriors stories (for those who would feel okay with adding them as well.) This is an all ages casting call and I will and can work around your summer schedule's. The only qualifications are: 1) You must live locally 2) You must have a Rheumatic Disease and 3) If you are under 18 you must have a parent or guardian sign the release forms. These photos will be put into a photo book that will be used to help raise awareness & funds from it will go to help the Arthritis Society. You will receive digital copies of the photographs you are in. You can RSVP to this shoot if you are wanting to participate by clicking on the title above which will take you to the facebook event page or you can simply email me HERE Remember this is not just a one day shoot - I can do it anytime between now and August 31 2011 that works for you!
I know first hand that these Chronic Auto Immune Diseases can strike anyone at any age. I was 9 years old when I, myself, was diagnosed with Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (Sjogrens Syndrome, Vasculitis, Polymyositis, Raynauds Syndrome, Lupus & Rheumatoid Arthritis) I have fought it my entire life as well as the numerous stigmatisms attached to the word "Arthritis" which is why this one is important to me. I want to help change these misperceptions & help raise awareness & eventually funds as well for research!
I want to do an all ages photo shoot. Showing all the faces young and old and everywhere in between - to help remind people that it is NOT just something that affects the elderly! I would love to also put in other Warriors stories (for those who would feel okay with adding them as well.) This is an all ages casting call and I will and can work around your summer schedule's. The only qualifications are: 1) You must live locally 2) You must have a Rheumatic Disease and 3) If you are under 18 you must have a parent or guardian sign the release forms. These photos will be put into a photo book that will be used to help raise awareness & funds from it will go to help the Arthritis Society. You will receive digital copies of the photographs you are in. You can RSVP to this shoot if you are wanting to participate by clicking on the title above which will take you to the facebook event page or you can simply email me HERE Remember this is not just a one day shoot - I can do it anytime between now and August 31 2011 that works for you!
Summer Project 5 - Beloved Rescued Pets & Their Happy Tail Endings Casting Call
My summer project #5 - Part 1 - Is Animal Rescues Photo Book! Again, this is an open call that will go until August 31, 2011. This means of course I can work around any summer schedule's and work with as many of you as I can. For this shoot I am sending an SOS out to all those here in the area who have Rescued their Pets from Shelters or Rescue Groups. All owners will receive digital copies of the photos taken. The photos will be put into a photo book that will help raise money for local rescue & shelter groups. I would also like to add in this book as many stories as well of where your fur baby came from and how they've changed your life and vice versa if possible. The qualifications for the shoot are simple: 1) you must be local 2) Your pet must have come from an animal shelter or rescue group and be okay with being photographed and 3) if you are under 18 you must have a parent or guardian be there and also sign the forms as well. You can RSVP to this shoot if you are wanting to participate by clicking on the title above which will take you to the Facebook event page or you can simply email me HERE Remember this is not just a one day shoot - I can do it anytime between now and August 31 2011 that works for you!
This project is extra special to me for a number of reasons. One is that I have two rescued cats myself, and of course I LOOOOVE animals (one of the reasons I went into Pet Photography). Another is that I love to help animals and rescue groups whenever I can. In fact, if you are part of a local rescue group, be sure to email me as I do offer free photographs of animals needing to be adopted to help them find their furever homes. I also am hoping to, very soon, start working with the incredible artisans from HeARTs Speak as well who all help out local animal rescue groups.
This project is extra special to me for a number of reasons. One is that I have two rescued cats myself, and of course I LOOOOVE animals (one of the reasons I went into Pet Photography). Another is that I love to help animals and rescue groups whenever I can. In fact, if you are part of a local rescue group, be sure to email me as I do offer free photographs of animals needing to be adopted to help them find their furever homes. I also am hoping to, very soon, start working with the incredible artisans from HeARTs Speak as well who all help out local animal rescue groups.
Summer Project 4 - Super Service Animals & CNIB Casting Call
My summer project # 4 is of course, service animals and the visually impaired. This casting call much like the others, is open ended until August 31, 2011, so that it will enable me to do a photo shoot with as many people as possible, and work around everyones summer fun schedule's the easiest. All those who do the shoot will receive digital copies of their photographs & they will be entered into a photo book that will detail in one - some amazing and hopefully also a variety of service animals and the amazing things they can do, as well as, in the second, a day in the life of those who are visually impaired (both those with and without service animals). I send this casting call SOS out to all those who work with, train or have a service animal. This includes: K-9 Police, Airport Security Dogs, Therapy Dogs, Medical Assistance Dogs, Search & Rescue Dogs, Military Dogs etc. I really would like to get as big of a range as possible! The call is also, to those who are visually impaired as well. Proceeds from the first book will go to help out local Service Animal Groups and the second will go to the CNIB. The qualifications for this shoot is simple: 1) you must live locally 2) You must either work with, train or have a service animal or/and be visually impaired and 3) if you are under 18 you must have a parent/guardian present for the shoot & sign the release forms.
This project is special to me as my dear friend Kelly is visually impaired and my cousin is blind as well. He has been most of his life and is now working with his second service dog. His first, Layla helped inspire him to create new laws in regards to Service Animals if they are harmed/attacked while working. I know first hand the amazing things these wonderful animals can do and I'd like to help them raise some awareness about what they do & some funds as well, so more people who need them can receive one or in some cases, the aid of one in our hours of need.
This project is special to me as my dear friend Kelly is visually impaired and my cousin is blind as well. He has been most of his life and is now working with his second service dog. His first, Layla helped inspire him to create new laws in regards to Service Animals if they are harmed/attacked while working. I know first hand the amazing things these wonderful animals can do and I'd like to help them raise some awareness about what they do & some funds as well, so more people who need them can receive one or in some cases, the aid of one in our hours of need.
Summer Project 3 - Everyone Is Beautiful In Their Own Way - Casting Call
Much like the others, this is an open ended casting call. To RSVP simply click on the link in the title above and it will take you to the Facebook Event Page or you can contact me HERE as well. It is open until August 31, 2011 so that it enables me to be able to photograph as many people as possible around everyones summer schedule's.
I would love to get as big a range as possible in these photographs so that we can send a strong, loud and clear beacon of HOPE to those in these situations. All models will get digital copies of the photographs that they are in. This is a three folded project and all, I believe, are intertwined. Anti Bullying, Suicide Prevention & It Gets Better Project. All three of these affects so many of us on a daily basis too. I was bullied as a child in school and recently my friends 14 yr old daughter was bullied so badly she did try to commit suicide. Thankfully she survived. A friend of mine in High School who committed suicide, succeeded and I know first hand that it is something you never really heal from. And although the It Gets Better Project is aimed at LGBT people - I find its message of hope that things get better, despite the bullying and that suicide is not the answer - speaks volumes to everyone whose been bullied or thought about suicide for any reason.
All models will receive digital copies of the photos that they are in, which will be put into a photo book that will be used to raise money for these important issues. This casting call has a huge range and I hope as many people of all ages, help participate in this as possible! Not only would I like all ages, but also those who are: Teachers, Emergency Personnel, Business Owners, Politicians, Athletes, Media Personalities, Musicians etc. to show them that there is HOPE and that WE ARE HERE, WE LOVE THEM & That Suicide is NEVER the answer! I would especially like to get some people who have been affected by bullying & suicide as well to help with this and help to prevent this from happening to others in the future. There are again very simple qualifications to this shoot - 1) You must be local 2) if you are under 18 you must have a parent/guardian with you at the shoot & to sign the release forms.
I would love to get as big a range as possible in these photographs so that we can send a strong, loud and clear beacon of HOPE to those in these situations. All models will get digital copies of the photographs that they are in. This is a three folded project and all, I believe, are intertwined. Anti Bullying, Suicide Prevention & It Gets Better Project. All three of these affects so many of us on a daily basis too. I was bullied as a child in school and recently my friends 14 yr old daughter was bullied so badly she did try to commit suicide. Thankfully she survived. A friend of mine in High School who committed suicide, succeeded and I know first hand that it is something you never really heal from. And although the It Gets Better Project is aimed at LGBT people - I find its message of hope that things get better, despite the bullying and that suicide is not the answer - speaks volumes to everyone whose been bullied or thought about suicide for any reason.
All models will receive digital copies of the photos that they are in, which will be put into a photo book that will be used to raise money for these important issues. This casting call has a huge range and I hope as many people of all ages, help participate in this as possible! Not only would I like all ages, but also those who are: Teachers, Emergency Personnel, Business Owners, Politicians, Athletes, Media Personalities, Musicians etc. to show them that there is HOPE and that WE ARE HERE, WE LOVE THEM & That Suicide is NEVER the answer! I would especially like to get some people who have been affected by bullying & suicide as well to help with this and help to prevent this from happening to others in the future. There are again very simple qualifications to this shoot - 1) You must be local 2) if you are under 18 you must have a parent/guardian with you at the shoot & to sign the release forms.